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Colfax, LA
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Population: 2,010
Home Price: $76,100
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Overview
Colfax is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 2,010. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Colfax has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Colfax, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$13,196
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$21,875
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
39.1%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
34.0
39.1
42.3
Gender
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Male
52.5%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
47.5%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
White
26.0%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
70.7%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.2%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$76,100
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$380
$591
$801
Family Households
19.7%
19.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
66.1%
66.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.0%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
47.0%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.2%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
47.6%
47.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.3%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.8%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.9%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
27.0%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
27.0%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Colfax
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Colfax, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sushi
chef
bbq sauce
cajun
chicken tenders
cheddar
bagel
tasting
gravy
fried chicken
beef
beer
coaches
coaching
basketball
foootball
athletes
college football
football
nba
mma
athletics
exhibition
paintings
drawing
books
golden nuggets
comedy
tv
space
barefoot
indoors
summer
warehouse
preorders
goodwill
thrift
amazon
coffee shop
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